#Surgery
'We should treat type 2 diabetes the way we treat cancer'
Today is World Diabetes Day and a health group wants the HSE to examine more ways of helping people to reverse their type 2 diabetes through losing weight.
Sanchez ruled out for three months after undergoing ankle surgery
The Man United forward, who is currently on loan at Inter Milan, picked up the injury while on international duty with Chile.
World Cup worry for England as Vunipola ruled out for at least three months
The 28-year-old loosehead picked up a hamstring injury against Leinster last weekend.
'She is a true warrior': Campaign to raise funds for Irish woman who needs transplant in UK
Sinead Lowndes was diagnosed with a rare liver condition just six weeks before she was due to get married.
Recovery from heart surgery will see All-Star nominee miss start of 2019 season
Monaghan’s Niall Kearns underwent surgery last October in Dublin.
'Very concerning': Pet surgeries may be postponed due to shortage of anaesthetic drug
About 50,000 pet surgeries happen in Ireland each year.
US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has cancer removed from lung
The nodules were discovered last month in x-rays after the Supreme Court Justice fell and fractured three ribs.
Leinster back Joe Tomane ruled out of action for up to five months
The 28-year-old Wallaby has undergone a hamstring procedure.
Family believes woman who died after minor surgery would be alive if there was 'proper handover of care'
Susan McGee’s family has said an apology for her death “brings little consolation”.
'That's where you're getting so much punishment - three massive free shots'
Sean O’Brien is making his way back from a shoulder injury and wants jackaling players to be protected.
NHS suspends vaginal mesh operations in England over risk of 'life-changing injuries'
The chair of an independent review said she had not seen evidence that the benefits of mesh outweigh the “severity of human suffering” caused by complications.
Triple world champ Lomachenko has gone under the knife for shoulder injury
The Ukrainian’s promoter says he will be fit to box again by the end of August.
'I was in pain all the time': Pregnant woman denied treatment for 'gangrenous ovarian cyst'
Kate Campbell had to have her ovary, fallopian tube and part of her abdominal wall removed.
Health Minister cancels meeting with women who suffered vaginal mesh complications
His office said the cancellation was due to “urgent other work commitments” and has been rescheduled for next month.
World's first total penis and scrotum transplant takes place in US
Doctors hope the man will regain near-normal urinary and sexual functions.
'I'm elated, relieved': Over €111k raised to send Cork teen to US for urgent brain tumour surgery
17-year-old Aaron McMahon was diagnosed with a chordoma brain tumour in February 2017.
Sean O'Brien set to miss out on Leinster's semi-final clash with Scarlets
The back row may even require surgery on his shoulder injury.
Blow to PSG's Champions League hopes as Neymar set for surgery
Rodrigo Lasmar, the surgeon with the Brazilian national squad, will carry out the operation.
Stephen Fry is recovering from prostate cancer surgery
The actor said he has been “in the throes of a rather unwelcome and unexpected adventure”.
'Aisling's curve is now 70%': Minister says waiting four years for scoliosis surgery is too long
Aisling Corcoran had steel rods removed from her back in 2014.
'People are dying': Life-saving surgeries delayed or cancelled due to intensive care bed shortage
Minister of State Jim Daly said increasing ICU capacity is a priority for the government in 2018.
Myth debunked: Age isn't a risk factor for complications after surgery among older patients
Instead, frailty, depressive symptoms, cognitive impairment and smoking were associated with postoperative complications.
Non-emergency surgical death rates in Africa are double the global average
Elective surgeries in African countries have a death rate double that of the global average, a new study reveals.
Surgeries at Cork hospital cancelled for two weeks as flu and 'revelry' make their impact
The move is an attempt to ease pressure on services over the busy Christmas period.
'It's Belfast or go blind': Bus of elderly head on eight-hour journey up North for cataract surgery
There are currently more than 8,500 people on the cataract waiting list in Ireland.
Man United defender ruled out for up to three months as he undergoes surgery
Man United manager Jose Mourinho confirmed the news.
Vaginal mesh campaigner dies in Canada after being hospitalised for sepsis
Mother-of-two Chrissy Brajcic had an operation to treat her urinary incontinence four years ago.
'I don't want to jump queues': Thousands waiting up to 4 years for cataract surgery
The eye condition causes a person’s vision to become impaired, and is the leading cause of blindness in the world.
Children with scoliosis on waiting lists more than 4 months given option to go abroad for surgery
A new theatre at Crumlin Hospital which deals with surgeries is only open three days a week.
Irish women take legal action over 'razor blade' vaginal mesh implants
Women have reported issues such as headaches, lack of energy, discharge, bleeding and pain years after their surgery.
Over €1 million spent last year on surgeries for morbidly obese people
Ireland is on course to become the fattest nation in Europe within 10 years.
Former US presidential candidate John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer
McCain has been one of the more moderate Republican voices in Washington DC during the first six months of Donald Trump’s presidency.
'It's not fair to leave people in this pain': Westmeath woman waiting 2 years for surgery on chronic back ailment
Catherina Tobin has lost the power in one of her legs since being put on a surgery waiting list in May 2015.
Ireland is carrying out less than one weight loss surgery a week
“The funding for more surgery just isn’t there. But there is the need and we’ve identified the need.”
'She asked me to pray for her': Inquest hears pregnant woman died during surgery at Holles Street
An inquest into the death of 34-year-old Malak Thawley heard evidence from the surgeon today.
Bundee Aki to miss Barbarians games as he prepares for surgery
The 27-year-old will miss the Barbarians’ upcoming games against England and Ulster this summer.
'It's not an easy way out': Is surgery the way to help solve Ireland's obesity crisis?
Surgical intervention saves the State in the long-term from healthcare costs associated with obesity, say doctors.
'He’s very brave, he was in surgery for 10 hours': Tommy Long finally gets scoliosis operation
Tommy’s mother Michelle said he looks “unrecognisable” since the surgery.
Surgeons remove 915 coins swallowed by Thai sea turtle
People had thrown the coins into her pool for good luck.
Haye goes under the knife on Achilles he ruptured in Bellew bout
The 36-year-old suffered the injury in the sixth round on Saturday night.
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